Standard Game

Coaching Curriculum

Within the academy foundation (9 to 11’s) and youth development (12 to 16’s) phases there are six key theme headings that direct the sessions, as follows:

Passing & Receiving

Combination Play

Dribbling & Running with the Ball

Turning & Shielding

Defending

Shooting & Finishing

Key theme headings are followed on a three week cycle, ensuring that players are given enough time to absorb and then achieve the collective and individual learning objectives drawn up for each session.

2. GAMES PROGRAMME

In addition to scouts attending training sessions (detailed below), OSA players will also have a unique opportunity to play in games against professional club academies across the season. OSA has in place a structured games programme, which will include games against top professional clubs in the northwest, and beyond (Reading FC have already invited us to come and play!)

3. SCOUTING

For players in the Orange Soccer Academy there will be opportunities on a regular basis to be observed and assessed by professional club scouts during weekly training sessions. OSA have strong links with several top professional clubs, such as Burnley FC, Manchester City, Everton and many more.

As part of the OSA programme, players will be continually evaluated by the Technical Director against the same criteria that club scouts use when observing players. This information will be regularly fed back to all the players, so that they fully understand their position and can take ownership of their learning and future development.

For more information on The Orange Soccer Academy & details of our upcoming 'Talent Showcase' days please email Academy@OrangeSoccer.co.uk